Many states collect a sales tax from their own residents. These same states will have a "Use Tax" that corresponds with the sales tax. Usually, if...

Do I need a tax attorney?

Definitely an accountant issue as it just deals with forms, etc. Christopher Larson www.insightlawfirm.com www.insightlawfirm.wordpress.com

Divorce Taxes

This is highly confusing. The divorce has already happened and you must file Single. The court divided the property, and she cannot shift income to...

My husband and I file joint income tax. Can he claim the entire return?

This is a question of state law. According to IRS rules, one could infer that they are only entitled to the % that correspends with their income...

Do I need a tax lawyer?

If you are getting hit with the 10% penalty, you can challenge this as you are over 59 1/2. However, the regular taxes cannot be avoided. Your age...

Penalty, Fees, Interest on Property Taxes Outrageous

Sometimes you can abate penalties if you have a good reason for non-payment. Also, some states such as Washington have programs for the elderly...

I received a 1099a from morg. assn. Do I need to put this on my taxes?

1099-As are kind of a strange animal. You may or may not owe anything. If you receive a 1099-C, you definitely have discharge of debt income, so be...

A friend's house is being foreclosed on and he has a big tax lien on the house

They care about the house and generally not things in the house. How would they enforce a lien on small personal items that ownership is not...

Will someone go to jail for back child support and filing for taxes on a child without permission?

These aren't actions that generally send people to jail. Penalties, possibly. As far as the back child support, I am not 100% sure as this is a...

Am I responsible for paying taxes on forgiven debt if I don't receive a 1099c?

I agree with Attorney Davidoff that this is an indicator that you might not have as much 1099-C income as you think. Christopher...